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寺
On'yomi
ジ
JI
Kun'yomi
てら
tera
Buddhist temple
spiritual
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Radical寸inch(3)
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Component Breakdown
寺=
土寸
earth + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and measure. Office measuring land.
Symbolism
Temple, Buddhism, Zen. Represents Buddhist building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Visiting a temple
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
寺の門に立つ
てらのもんにたつ
To stand at the temple gate
Entering the path of religion